“That’s Pierce’s night. But the video tribute ain’t the whole night. I just wanted my family to be here to see it. That’s what it came down to. I wanted to be able to play. And I wanted my family to experience the love and appreciation this city and this organization was going to give me on that night. And when my representatives reached out to these guys, they were all for it. They agreed on it. I know people. I don’t know why they’re so mad about it. I’m not taking nothing from Paul Pierce. He did 15 years here, so there’s nothing that I can take from him. But if they choose to do it that night, that would be great, and I would be honored, and my family and friends can see how much they appreciated me here.”

This is all really much ado about nothing in my opinion, but I can see where each is coming from at least.

Pierce deserves his own night, but Thomas was a fan favorite and deserves a little recognition from the organization as well, I am sure everything will be just fine in the end. Just don’t expect Pierce to have any kind words about Thomas or his Cavaliers teammates.